NATURE'S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY
CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Land Crab

Madagapotamon humberti

Ambodihavibe, MadagascarBy Cristina Mittermeier
Washington, DC, USA

This crab, “showing his might” with claws upraised,
symbolizes the fight for the survival of vulnerable
species. These land crabs inhabit the Ambodihavibe
region of northern Madagascar—the site of a major
marine protected area established with the help of
Conservation International.

“My goal as a conservation photographer is to make images
that are compelling enough to become iconic representations
for a world that is fast disappearing. Supporting my fellow
photographers and the ongoing initiatives of the International
League of Conservation Photographers is truly rewarding.
My life’s mission is to help build a better planet.” —CM

Sony A900; focal length 16mm; 1/500 sec at ƒ/9.0; ISO 250.

Nature's Best Photography's Conservation Photographer of
the Year Award recognizes a special individual who has used
his or her skills as a photographer to implement meaningful
and measurable conservation efforts that help inspire and
educate the public about environmental concerns.

Cristina Mittermeier is driven by a strong passion for the
environment and the importance of preserving biodiversity
worldwide. Her work to discover, document, and communicate
through the power of photography has
led Mittermeier to create one of the
most effective photography initiatives
in the history of conservation—the
International League of Conservation
Photographers.